artist lineup

The February 2008 presentation of COPPER CURRENT will feature the following performances:

RUDDHA - A dance work where North Indian rhythmic dance syllables transform into nonsensical English gossip, and idiosyncratic postmodern movement argues with classical Kathak vocabulary, choreographed and performed by Cynthia Lee.

APPETITE - A reading by Bhargavi Mandava and drawing by Mark Sylbert simultaneously unfold and converge where cultures clash.

INDIAN MAIDENS - An excerpt from Meera Simhan’s One Woman Show, “Miss India America.” This piece explores a young girl's challenges with self acceptance while searching for friendship and belonging.

THE SEA INSIDE - A mystical journey of desire read by Shilpa Agarwal from her forthcoming novel HAUNTING BOMBAY. Choreography by Meena Serendib. Dance performance by Maggie Kwok and Meena Serendib. Musical score by James Brennan.

DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST US - An abstract story about convictions. Animation by Adnan Hussain, musical arrangement by D'Lo, and choreography by Shyamala Moorty. Dance performance by Ashley Baldon, Cathy Lee, Kelly Archbold, and Mita Ghosal.

HOSTED by that Local Loco Lankan Kid, D'Lo!

 

about copper current

The South Asian Artists’ Collective presents COPPER CURRENT, an artist salon and performance series beginning February 2008. The salon is intended to foster dialogue and promote collaboration amongst artists and their work reflecting South Asia and its global diaspora. The series reaches out to the South Asian artist community of Southern California, and is open to the general public. The series will feature new work and experimental collaborations, inviting audience feedback and participation. COPPER CURRENT opens in February 2008 at The Mountain Bar in the heart of Chinatown near downtown Los Angeles. The Mountain Bar features an intimate upstairs theater space with a lounge/small gallery and performance stage. It is in the vicinity of a number of art galleries and late night restaurants. More info: coppercurrent@southasianartists.org COPPER CURRENT is created by Adnan Hussein, Bhargavi Mandava, D'Lo, James Brennan, Mark Sylbert, Meena Serendib, Meera Simhan, Shilpa Agarwal and Shyamala Moorty.

CitySearch Reviews The Mountain Bar:
"An eclectic team of artists completely refurbished the former home of Chinatown's oldest restaurant, the General Lee. On the surface, it's striking red paint job, cascading ceilings and feng shui design feel vintage Hill Street. Deeper inspection reveals artistic modern touches like color-clustered, triangular floor tiles, propeller-like paper lamp constellations and textured walls that appear to be melting. Locals and adventurous Eastsiders situate themselves under the custom-carved bar's translucent shelves or lounge on leather benches positioned around the room's perimeter."